Job Description

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- Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within 6 months
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- Experience working with the elderly, physically and/or cognitively disabled
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- Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
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- Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care or recovery environment
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- Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License
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- Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
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- Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
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- Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
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- Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
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- Demonstrated communication skills
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- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
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- Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
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- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
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- Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
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Qualifications

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- Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
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- Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within 6 months
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- Experience working with the elderly, physically and/or cognitively disabled
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- Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
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- Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care or recovery environment
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- Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License
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- Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
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- Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
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- Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
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- Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
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- Demonstrated communication skills
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- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
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- Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
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- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
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- Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
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Position Summary

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The activity/recreation worker will develop and provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health,wellness, and recovery (physical and mental) of the clients. The activity/recreation worker will work collaboratively and independently to provide services to the clients in partnership with clients, families and interdisciplinary team members in alignment with PMH vision, mission and values.

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Responsibilities

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Overview:

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- Plans,



organizes and implements activity & recreation programs for clients and participants.
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- Organizes and implements group activities.
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- Provides instruction for selected tasks to develop knowledge and abilities.
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- Communicates information with interdisciplinary team members regarding client's progress and revise plan as required.
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- Develops and implements creative activities for individuals and groups based on client interests, needs and wishes.
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- Engages with and work with external partners as appropriate for the development of activities/recreational events.
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- Ensures activity/recreational events that clients participate in are client focused related to the physical and mental wellbeing of the client.
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- Ensures that diagnosed or medical restrictions are followed during the activity/recreation event.
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- Develops of the monthly recreation/activity calendar.
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- Estimates, obtains and adapts space, equipment and supplies necessary to conduct scheduled activities.
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- Completes appropriate records/documentation including statistics as required.
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- Maintains activity program statistics and provides monthly reports.
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- Ensures a sufficient inventory of supplies are available to meet the activity program requirements by maintaining records of supplies used, and requisitioning for replacements as needed.
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- Assesses the potential for crisis situations and intervenes to de-escalate/defuse situations
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- Ensures equipment is used safely, stored appropriately, and maintained in positive working order
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- Other duties as assigned.
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📌 Recreation Worker, Uncertified (Deloraine)
🏢 Prairie Mountain Health
📍 Deloraine